Raja Rishi
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Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
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Cast
23 people
Sivaji Ganesan
Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika
Known for
Padayappa
Prabhu
King Dushyanta
Known for
Billa
Ayan
Ilaiyaraaja
AS Prakasam
K. Shankar
N Sakunthala
M. N. Nambiar
Sage Vashishta
Also in
Gentleman
Baba
R. S. Manohar
Sage Durvasa
Also in
Billa
Aayirathil Oruvan
V. K. Ramasamy
Sage Kanva
Also in
Mouna Raagam
Minsara Kanavu
Lakshmi
Menaka
Known for
Padayappa
Hulchul
Nalini
Shakuntala
Also in
Mansion 24
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Major Sundarrajan
Known for
Iruvar
K. Shankar Director
First release September 20, 1985 · Produced in India · Original title ராஜரிஷி
Production
Bhairavi Films
Production
India
Produced in
Languages
Original title
ராஜரிஷி
Original language
Tamil
Spoken on screen
Tamil
Release dates
India · September 20, 1985
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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